Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Functional Business Analyst to lead complex, high-impact initiatives that drive transformation across UOB's business and technology landscape. You will manage projects end-to-end - ensuring delivery on scope, budget, and quality - while fostering innovation, leveraging data and AI, and enabling long-term growth for the Bank.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives into product requirements and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• As SME (Subject Matter Expert) collaborate with Business Unit Specialists to elicit and review business requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge related to domain and processes.
• Lead activities from identifying problem statement, analysing the "as-is" to solutioning the "to-be" business and operations processes based on proven frameworks.
• Analyse and define detailed functional and non-functional requirements based on business requirements including transition to delivery partners.
• Work with testing teams to translate business requirements into test scenarios, ensuring testing and delivery quality.
• Own and control overall project scope collaborating with all stakeholders including technology, business, operations, compliance, group info security, and drive execution.
• Leverage data & AI on requirements, delivery, optimise outcomes, and inform decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops, prepare documentation, and provide reporting as required.
• Drive re-engineering of processes and introduction of new technologies to improve efficiency and client experience.
• Provide training on project and application enhancements
• Champion use of AI to deliver scalable, sustainable change at pace.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by creative problem-solving and adoption of new solutions, including automation and AI.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, IT or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in business analysis or related discipline in banking, investments, or financial services.
• Proficiency in project delivery methodologies (Agile, Product Framework, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent visualisation, presentation, communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience in business analysis or service design or product management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Experience in automation and AI-driven initiatives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Client Onboarding, Banking Operations or Digital Banking
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Exposure to driving innovation and AI adoption within financial services.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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